NATO and the Republic of Korea initiated contacts in 2005. At that time, the then Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki Moon addressed the North Atlantic Council. Since then, relations evolved through regular high-level talks with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
As is the case with other partners across the globe, NATO and the Republic of Korea have established an annual work programme or Individual Tailored Cooperation Package (TCP) of activities. This provides the basis for practical cooperation with a primary focus on areas related to peace support operations.
The Republic of Korea has also contributed to stabilization efforts in Afghanistan. The country led the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in the Parwan province, including medical and engineering support. The military forces were withdrawn but a presence has been maintained with the dispatch of several medical personnel.
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